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FDA grants full approval for Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval for Pfizer-BioNTech's two-dose vaccine for ages 16 and up. This is now the first and only Covid-19 vaccine to…

August 23, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Jeopardy host steps down one week after being named new host

Mike Richards is stepping down as the new host of Jeopardy following comments that were brought to light. Richards is accused of making offensive and sexist comments on a podcast…

August 20, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Biden administration plans to offer COVID-19 booster to all Americans starting in September

Top U.S. health officials have announced a plan to start offering Covid-19 booster shots to all Americans beginning in late September. The offer for a third shot will be available…

August 18, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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More than 200 people dead after earthquake in Haiti, death toll continues to rise

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake has left Haiti devasted. At least 227 people are dead following the earthquake that occurred Saturday. The country is still mourning the assassination…

August 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Pentagon to require troops to receive COVID vaccine by Sept. 15

The Pentagon announced a new plan Monday that would require members of the U.S. military to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15. The plan has been endorsed by President…

August 9, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Simone Biles to compete in balance beam final

Simone Biles, arguably the best gymnast to ever touch the mat, will be competing in the balance beam final Tuesday, according to USA Gymnastics. The balance beam final will be…

August 2, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Eviction moratorium not extended, set to expire Saturday

Many families may be forced from their homes or apartments as early as Monday as America’s eviction moratorium expires. Due to hardships caused by Covid-19 in 2020, the moratorium…

July 31, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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CDC reverses course, recommends even vaccinated Americans wear masks

In a somewhat surprising announcement, the Center for Disease Control reversed course on its guidelines regarding masks - now recommending that even vaccinated people wear masks…

July 27, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Building collapse transitions from rescue to recovery mission; death toll rises to 54

Many family members are left without answers as the two-week long search for survivors in the Surfside condo collapse has officially been moved to a recovery operation. "To share…

July 7, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Policy shift makes way for NCAA college athletes to earn money from name, image

In a major policy shift Wednesday, the NCAA will now allow college athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses, according to the organization. The new temporary…

June 30, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction overturned by Pennsylvania court

The sex assault conviction of Bill Cosby, 83, has been overturned by Pennsylvania’s highest court. The conviction was overturned after the court found an agreement with a previous…

June 30, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Derek Chauvin sentenced for murder of George Floyd

396 days after George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin, the ex-officer has received his fate. Chauvin, who was found guilty on three counts related to his death, was sentenced…

June 25, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Former Browns player Carl Nassib comes out as gay; becomes first active NFL player to announce he's gay

For the first time in NFL history, an active player in the league has come out as gay. Carl Nassib, a defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, took to Instagram Monday evening to…

June 21, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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CDC to drop mask requirements for fully vaccinated people

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) plans to announce that people who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear mask or social distance, according to multiple media reports. To…

May 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine for children as young as 12 years old

On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration announced they that people between 12 to 15 years of age can now start receiving the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. In December, the…

May 10, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Woman dies after developing blood clots after getting Johnson & Johnson vaccine, CDC investigating

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is investigating the death of an Oregon woman who developed blood clots after she received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The vaccine was put…

April 22, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Former officer Kim Potter will face a manslaughter charge in Daunte Wright's death

Kim Potter, the former Minnesota police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop will face criminal charges in his death, according to authorities. Potter,…

April 14, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Veteran officer who shot and killed man during Minnesota traffic stop resigns; police chief also steps down

A Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a Black man during a traffic stop Sunday in Minnesota has resigned in addition to the city's police chief. Kim Potter, a 26-year…

April 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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FDA recommends pause in the use of J&J vaccine after reported blood clots

The United States will reportedly pause the use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine "out of an abundance of caution." The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tweeted the news…

April 13, 2021 · Jordan Miller

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Multiple people shot at Tennessee high school

Police are reporting multiple victims have been shot, including an officer, at a Knoxville, Tennessee High School. The city's police department sent a tweet Monday afternoon,…

April 12, 2021 · Jordan Miller